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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Its Competition

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Almost unique in the world of pickup trucks--it'd be a solo act without its fraternal twin, the Cadillac Escalade EXT--the Chevy Avalanche is one of two pickup trucks with a fold-down midgate and the utility of both a sport-ute and a pickup truck.

The Honda Ridgeline has the SUV goods, and the running gear of one too, but its pickup bed is short and its intended use is strictly light-duty.

Once the Avalanche is gone, you'll have to turn to the Honda, or to one of the four-door trucks we've recommended for years for their all-around utility.

Ford's F-150 continues to improve, and its EcoBoost V-6 is a real V-8 alternative; the new Ram 1500's V-6 and eight-speed automatic promise the same, with excellent gas mileage and an even nicer interior bundled into a revised package.

There's also the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, the trucks on which the Avalanche is based, though they're up for replacement in the 2014 model year.

Among increasingly bold full-size trucks, the 2013 GMC Sierra is simple in looks and strong in performance—with the Sierra Hybrid remaining a fuel-efficient standout.

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The 2013 Ram 1500 leads full-size trucks in interior quality, gas mileage, and handling; it adds infotainment to the list this year, but we're mixed on its new air suspension, and towing capacity is down.